Mo at NeuroPhilosophy writes about the genetics of synaesthesia. (Again, I have to admit, I had no idea what synaesthesia was. I looked it up. It is when one sensory experience involuntarily triggers another, like if numbers appear inherently colored.)

On the grosser side of genetics, DNA Direct announces that Stool DNA Testing is Back. Thank goodness this do it yourself stool testing kit is for detection of colorectal cancer and not just for fun. (Note to self: do not send resume to DNA Direct.)

And I am not sure I can blog about this one at a Catholic blog, but while searching for information on genetics and prostate cancer, Sally Church at the Pharma Strategy blog, found an article on Masturbation and Prostate Cancer Risk. Well, I guess an increased risk of prostate cancer is a way better deterrent than the threat of hairy palms!

And just in case you want more Navigenics, at their blog the Navigator, Elissa Levin has some very important Questions to ask when selecting a genetic testing company. Post complete with a picture of DNA sequencing data that appears to have been analyzed with the wrong mobility file or just has a serious problem with the G dye-terminator. Sorry...old habits die hard.

I grew up in Charlottesville, VA and the elderly Anna Andersen/"Anastasia" was kind of a local character. I don't know how she was as a younger woman but by all accounts she was pretty out of touch with reality by then.

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